DolceVitaBeauty

SO my first youtube video is up! Head over to DolceVitaBeauty and check it out please :)

Cant believe how long editing and uploading takes lol! cant wait to find out more about filming and how to make the videos look better with each attempt. Any tips or tricks?

Time to Slim Down - Day One

So I managed to exceed my initial goal weight of 9stone. Last year I managed to slim down to 8stone 12lbs by eating less and exercising 5 times a week. My new goal became 8stone and to tone up. However after some tragic family news and a break in my will power and determination I have crept up to 10stone 12lbs, heavier than I initially started! 

I am gutted to say the least. However I am now starting my road to a new thin toned me. I want to do it asap however my final deadline is Summer 2016 for a friends Wedding in Italy. There is no way I will be the fat girl at this wedding!

For the first few days I will be trying to eat less and healthier but I am not going to follow a strict diet. I want to be able to see where my pitfalls are when I eat on average.

So today is day one and I thought it had gone ok but when you start adding those calories you start to see how the weight can creep on. I didn't have breakfast as I wasn't hungry but for lunch I ate spaghetti on toast. I thought it wasn't too bad but once I added it all up a moment ago I realized it came to 475 calories. That's insane! And it had almost zero nutritional value, except that the toast was seeded.

For tea I had chicken with chickpeas, peppers and pasta in an avocado, basil and lemon sauce. The recipe is based on blogilates creamy avocado pasta with a few tweaks. This should be 237 calories however with all my amendments it worked out at a whopping 780.

I also drank 3 coffees and two hot chocolates which added a further 440 calories.

So in total I consumed 1695 calories. I thought it was a good day but seeing as I was aiming for between 1000 and 1250 I totally over shot. What is enlightening however is that I thought I had done well. I had no idea how I piled on the weight and now it is glaringly obvious; I was eating alot of calories I didn't even realize were there. I also stopped exercising so it wasnt that much of a surprise to me but I have been surprised at how fast and how much I put on.

O well onto day two. Lets see what it brings foodwise.

As for exercise I did Blogilates Pilates for beginners which was great but I didnt do the gym as I had wanted to as well. Off to the in laws for tea tomorrow but will try to go to the gym and do blogilates afterwards.

Day One Figures/summary

Weight: 10stone 12.2lbs

Calories: 1695

Exercise : Blogilates for beginners

Measurements: Not taken

Aztec Outfit of the Day

Aztec Coat // Grey Ribbed Crop Top // Black Ripped Jeans // Leather and Suede Boots

Love this outfit of the day from River Island. Its a great transition ensemble that can see you through the indecision of the Sun and its warmth.

March 15 Wish List

Jacquard Top // Jacquard Skirt // White no Limits Top // Cream Jacquard Skirt

Its that time of year and River Island have a sale to die for. I am still loosing weight atm so I can't really buy anything but there are a million pieces I would buy if I had the figure already plus some really nice stables.

O well I shall look on from a far for now, saving for the time when I get to the size I want then I will go on a mad shopping spree :)

Tank Top // Animal Print Shirt

A Printed Night Out

Links to items at the end of the post

I love this outfit my only problem is that it would cost the world. As its a matching pieces outfit it costs so much more than if it were a jumpsuit. However I will remain hopeful and keep my eye on it incase it comes in the sale.

Urban Jungle

Link to outfit

This look is brilliant from River Isand I love the combincation of black and khaki and the different materials. I also adore fedoras so couldn' improve on thi look, its just gorg!

Black and Whites OOTD

1st Outfit

Wishlist but would be my next two outfits of the day if I could afford hem all!!! River Island sometimes misses the mark for me but then there are other times I walk in the store and want almost everything in there. Unfortunately for my bank account this weekend was a time of the later. Have you checked out their website yet? There is also a sale on, so go go go!!

2nd Outfit

2nd Outfit: Black Checked Coat // White Loose Top // Striped Mini Skirt // Black Leather Ankle Boots

1st Outfit: White Zip Leggings // Black Mesh Top // Chain Necklace // Wedge Heels

Zara Wishlist

So its been a while since my last post but Christmas has been hectic. Its now January and I am rather skint yet all the sales are on. Feeling like the worst time in the world! I was watching Beautycrush and her handbag collection when I saw this she had a beautiful off grey violet bag from Zara. It was beautiful but also got me looking at the Zara sale. There are so many lovely things but here are some of the best.

Pink Satin Dress / Quilted Mini City Bag / Stretch leather boot / Slogan Hat / Printed Dress

All from Zara.